Nanking Defense Tightens as Japanese Advance Looms
Chinese prepare new city defenses and earthworks while talks of peace surface. Japanese siege guns move toward Nanking as leaders weigh surrender options and civilian refugees flood the safety zone. Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek may resign if Nanking falls, and peace terms reportedly include regional autonomy and tariff concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karler
Purple Mountain
Nanking
Ochoes
Shanghai
Tan Sheng-Chi
International Committee
Chiang Kai-Shek
Manchuluo
North China
Chahar
Suiyan
Hopei
Shansi
Shantung
Japan
Tokio
China
Britain
America
Canton
Pakhoi
Amoy
Foochow
Swatow
Hongkong
Shangchun
Macao
Coroner Links Reilly to Thomas Murder at Park Street
The coroner stated Richard Gabriel Reilly murdered Clarence Henry John Thomas in Park Street on November 18, committing him for trial. Bail was not applied. The inquest heard threats at the Ginger Jar Cabaret preceding the fatal shooting, with witnesses recounting intimidation and a planned lure into a dance hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gabriel Reilly
Clarence Henry John
Clarke
Thomas
Park Street
City
Unwarranted criticism of Pirie court sparks debate
S M Coventry in Pirie Police Court defended a Recorder article as misrepresenting court conduct. He argued the criticism was unwarranted, citing unclear newspaper accounts and calling for fair treatment of cases and officials amid ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Coventry
S.M
Pirie
the Recorder
Patel
Mie
Harney
Wess
Peter
Swweunty
Sas
publish + west Con
Sweeney
Infantile paralysis leads to closure of St Peter's College
The article reports that St Peter's College closes the Michaelmas term as a precaution after infantile paralysis cases. the Health Officer confirms no alarm and inter-collegiate cricket between St Peter's and Prince Alfred College proceeds as scheduled at Adelaide Oval amid cautious measures and court discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter’s College
Adelaide
A. E. Evans
St Peter's College
St. Peter's College
College Council
Spegehand
St. Peter's
Ben Beate Bofrd
Prince Alfred
Adelaide Oval
Prests Limited Christmas Window and Gift Items
Prests Limited showcases a Christmas window with ladies blouses neck wear belts and gifts. Readily available are children lingerie bloomers vests slips tees pyjamas kimonas washing frocks and other knit frocks in dainty pastel styles suitable for Christmas gifts with various sale dates noted.
From Frantic War Erosion to Quiet Gratitude
The fragmentary report reflects wartime distress and postwar reflection. Mrs Langstaff expresses thanks to helpers and readers, celebrating endurance and memory of those who supported the community, while noting the solemn hope for continued peace and stability.
Local Highways Officials Travelling After State Ballot Result
Messrs. D Fleming and Py Richmond left Pirie after a highway inspection trip. Trinity College of Music examiner expected to arrive in Pirie. Mrs. M. Smith of Railway terrace an inpatient at Pirie Hospital. In Rocky River Liberal and Country League candidate selection, J.A. Lyons won. Mr. Alford of Port Germein was the other candidate. A community event at Pirie School featured performances and a three tier cake for helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinnity College of Music
Pirie
Oval Exchange
SU. Dey
Messrs. C. Rose
P. Hald
R. Smith
Pirie School
Westbourne Park
St. Masris
Park
Minisica
Arammae
Ro Pillee
Madge Perryman
J. Dear
Beltura
T. TD
Barlar
Solamantown School
M. Gabh
Nailsworth
Ted
Barber
C. R. Carnell
Flaine Inglis
Betty Sfastrum
Mesdames Langestall
Forgan
A Bright Show Humor and Song at Parish Hall
A vivid parish stage program features humor song and artistry. Performers include Teliaab Hie Ashley Nai Karedes and Jerre We and notable acts from Hyon Mission Sons. The event showcases a diverse lineup with music poetry and dance, highlighting local performers and a spirited community show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soeston Teliaab
Ashley
Ema Laan
E. Lagtott
Hyon Mision
Peter Theawn
Isi Standart
de Williams
Sore
Tragic Bathurst Inquest Raises Strick Testimony
An inquest heard Betty Bonham, 15, poisoned herself after being scolded by her mother for late hours at her Bathurst workplace. Evidence described her purchasing strychnine and expressing willingness to “be better out of the road” after the admonition, with testimony detailing family and job circumstances and the surrounding environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bonham
Bathurst
No Taxes Proposed for Alp Bayne Subdivision Plan
Fragmented text hints at a proposal in the Sure Monn Territory discussing tax changes to aid development. Mentions Mew is wrapiomal of Alp Bayne and Salisbinitary losediquunit with references to Mitt, Shoe, Hie, and Ilene MU North. Details are unclear but imply a tax reduction or exemption to attract subdivision.
Thebans Hoveulletea and City Events Collide
A garbled description outlines a morning routine and dietary notes with scattered names and places. Key figures include Tensey and Mewar, with mentions of Patian Nie and Westpatian Nie. The fragment references a breakfast, dinner, and city capital dynamics amid unclear events.
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Apecia
Shen
Hsinkwa
Hankow
Pike
McCallum
Axminster
Pink
Town Hall
Richard Reilly
Clarrie
Pine
Chris
Latdies’ Benevolent Society
Semsidan
Leiper
Hetr Lw
Willadivas
Pitwe
Mating Hawke
WE. Church
Solomontows
Francis Navier Schebetla Gant
George Palmer
Schebella
Palmer
Wolf
Roa Sate Mery
O'Dea Irs Oud
Lange Tai
Wits Hunan
Fee
Taro
Cate
Ptethie
Tesuaint
Ginger Jar
Wieland Melly
Murles
Daney
Fuss Saffilint
Thetis
Paul
Aemwenlinke
the Reilly
Thortis Hart
Weill
Mudd
Finney
Delhi
Nuvenutidt
Suray
Tomasak
Melly
Sete Porpomsiel
Tata Tre
Pinfuisiiil
Mesaeke
Adam
C. Jones
G. K. Williams
B. Thomson
Yy Vile
D- Winler
VV Boas
L. Utugie
al Satie
Ana
Hupins
Hupins and Fo St Nisueak By Hincone
Laarrth
Thursty
Mr. SW
Homer
Formule
Hone
Dorys Mele
Epine Cay Further Corporation
Jufoee Line
Mtl Tris
Prests Limited
Sternoy
Allan
Setinivetlas
Langstaff
Lexrani
Vinny
Messrs
D. ¥. Fleming
Py A. Richmond
Pirie Earls
Hye Pressons
D. Faull
Solomontown
Sturt Street
Benevolent Society
Mesdaines Rieschiek
Hall
Strongd
Wit Withers
Coteell
Sjustron
Sauder
Gertis
Wastell
Willian
Bhp
Acta
Shesanes
Holy Kurgan
Wienes Tieucue
Lyndon Panies
Thebelivans
Miro
Wright
Willgwitte
Ciampion Tennis
Lanette Ting
Mares Sivestihds
Niebinsten
Mesars
Rik Menai Sollit
Mats Anwesttohe
Dali
Glaale Sdueutionars
Blivite
Gems
Senmis
Ayrtte
Miss Fo
Westfield Gineers
Fay Muederhy Fold
Tea Mequeen
Bebo Brown
Martisay Nsw
Ace Drain
Jim
Filuss
T. Pafersimi
Torrie
Mie Interior
Shuties
TaNaLiss, m.L.c
Melbourne
Sydney
Port Pirie
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